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Fish sandwich vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sandwich and Roast beef sandwich?

  • Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Roast beef sandwich is richer in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for Zinc is 16% higher.
  • Fish sandwich has 5 times more Vitamin K than Roast beef sandwich. Fish sandwich has 13.6µg of Vitamin K, while Roast beef sandwich has 2.8µg.
  • Fish sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +76%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Sodium ~653mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
~equal in Water ~49.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +255.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +14.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~1.5g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sandwich Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 257kcal 244kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 12.45g 10.3g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 20.91g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 22.21g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 1IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 37mg 55mg Roast beef sandwich
Potassium 206mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 3.84g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1g 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.075mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 116mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 602mg 653mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 8IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 6µg 2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.43mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.234mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.8µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.389g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 3.399g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 3.987g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.762g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.152g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.007g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.465g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Roast beef sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Fish sandwich
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.